Desires of Our Heart

Lynn on Will's EzyRoller
My grandson got an EzyRoller for His birthday. If you are not familiar with this toy, it is a low to the ground riding toy. The device moves like a snake, gliding with a back and forth motion using easy right/left movements of the feet. Now you are probably wondering why I am telling you about the gift. Well there is a point to the story, but we have to go back a few years.

When my daughter Lynn was a child, a friend of hers had an EzyRoller that she loved. In fact she really wanted one of her own, but as parents we never knew that she wanted it. To this day if asked if there was something that she wanted and never got that glider would be her answer. Perhaps there is still be a bit of resentment that she didn’t get that particular toy, but since she never expressed her longing to us we were unable to read her mind and grant her request.

Aren’t we glad that God does know what we need and want even before we tell Him? He understands the secret desires of our hearts and minds, but He also likes for us to come to Him in prayer, so that He can guide our requests and help us to see and recognize what is best for our lives.  

What desires do you need to discuss with God in prayer? And then will you trust His wisdom in how He answers your request? 

Matthew 6:8b Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

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